Resource Family Partner

135e745d-eb04-4d97-bf37-d57959691573 • Commerce, CA

19h • $23 - $34

About The Position

The Resource Family Partner (RFP) provides direct support, advocacy, and service navigation to relative and non-related extended family member (NREFM) caregivers to promote family stability and the well-being of children and youth in their care. The role engages and assesses kinship families to identify their needs, shares information about available services, and facilitates referrals and connections to appropriate community-based resources.

The RFP works independently, manages multiple responsibilities, and demonstrates knowledge of community resources and support services. The role requires understanding the impact of trauma, grief, and loss on children, youth, and families. The position is located in Commerce, California. The salary range is $23.39–$33.77 per hour, with an additional $2.00 per hour Spanish bilingual differential.

Requirements

• A bachelor’s degree in psychology, social work, or a related field, preferred, plus one year of full-time experience at an agency providing social services or similar program services to children or families; or a high school diploma plus at least two years of experience in social work, behavioral science, or social science; or a high school diploma and at least 32 units from an accredited university, college, or community college, including at least 16 units in Social Work, Social Sciences, Humanities, Public Administration, or Public Health, plus one year of full-time experience at an agency providing social services or similar program services to children or families.
• Bilingual Spanish verbal and written skills are required.
• Valid California driver’s license and current automobile insurance.
• Maintain a clean driving record acceptable to the organization’s insurance company.
• Have immediate access to a personal vehicle during work hours.
• Knowledge of community resources and available support services.
• Understanding of the impact of trauma, grief, and loss on children, youth, and families.

Responsibilities

• Provide direct support, advocacy, and service navigation to relative and non-related extended family member caregivers.
• Engage and assess kinship families to identify their needs.
• Provide information about available services.
• Facilitate referrals and connections to appropriate community-based resources.
• Promote family stability and the well-being of children and youth in caregivers’ care.
• Work independently and manage multiple responsibilities.

Benefits

• Competitive salaries and benefits are offered; see the company website for a complete list of perks and benefits.
• Medical benefits are effective the first of the month upon hire, not to exceed 31 days.
• Additional $2.00 per hour Spanish bilingual differential.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: High school or GED